Alienware-14 Owner's Manual En-Us

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Alienware 14
Owners Manual
Computer model: Alienware 14

Regulatory model: P39G
Regulatory type: P39G001
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make
better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to

hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.
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Rev. A00
Contents
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Before You Begin .
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Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices.

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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After Working Inside Your Computer .
Removing the Base Cover

Procedure .
Replacing the Base Cover
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Removing the Battery.
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Replacing the Battery .
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Removing the Memory Module(s) .
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Replacing the Memory Module(s) .

Procedure . . . .
Postrequisites .
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Prerequisites .
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Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)

Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)

Procedure . . . .
Postrequisites .
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Replacing the mSATA card
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Removing the Palm Rest .
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Replacing the Palm Rest .
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Removing the Power-Button Board.

Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Procedure . . . .
Postrequisites .
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Removing the mSATA card
Prerequisites .
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Procedure . . . .
Postrequisites .
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Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card .
Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Removing the Wireless Mini-Card .
Procedure . . . .
Postrequisites .
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Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive
Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Procedure . . . .
Postrequisites .
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Removing the Primary Hard-Drive

Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Contents
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Removing the Keyboard
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Replacing the Keyboard
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Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Procedure . . . .
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Replacing the Speakers
Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Removing the Speakers
Procedure . . . .
Postrequisites .
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Replacing the Status-Light Board .
Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Procedure . . . .
Postrequisites .
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Removing the Status-Light Board

Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Replacing the Power-Button Board .
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Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
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Procedure . . . .
Postrequisites .
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Removing the Fan
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Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Replacing the Fan
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Procedure . . . .
Postrequisites .
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Removing the Subwoofer

Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Replacing the Subwoofer

Procedure . . . .
Postrequisites .
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Replacing the Power-Adapter Port
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Removing the Display Assembly
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Replacing the Display Assembly .
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Removing the Display Bezel

Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Procedure . . . .
Postrequisites .
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Removing the Power-Adapter Port .
Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Procedure . . . .
Postrequisites .
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Replacing the Tron Lights .
Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Procedure . . . .
Postrequisites .
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Removing the Tron Lights .

Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Contents
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Procedure . . . .
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Replacing the Camera Module
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Removing the Logo Board .
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Replacing the Logo Board

Procedure . . . .
Postrequisites .
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Removing the Camera Module .
Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Procedure . . . .
Postrequisites .
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Replacing the Display Panel
Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Removing the Display Panel
Procedure . . . .
Postrequisites .
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Replacing the Display Hinges.
Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Procedure . . . .
Postrequisites .
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Removing the Display Hinges

Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Replacing the Display Bezel .
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Removing the Display Light Boards

Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Contents
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Replacing the Display Light Boards .

Procedure . . . .
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Removing the System Board

Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Replacing the System Board
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Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
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Removing the Processor Heat-Sink.

Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink .
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Replacing the Processor Module
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Procedure . . . .
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System Setup
Overview . . . . . . . . .
Entering System Setup
Boot Sequence . . . . . .
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Flashing the BIOS .
Contents
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Removing the Processor Module

Prerequisites .
Procedure . . .
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Procedure . . . .
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Before You Begin

Turn Off Your Computer and Connected
Devices
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit
all open programs before you turn off your computer.
1
Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system
installed on your computer.
Windows 8:
Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen
to open the Charms sidebar, and then click Settings Power
Shutdown.
Windows 7:
Click Start
and click Shut down.
Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off.
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the
documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices from
your computer.
Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and
ensure your personal safety.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety

information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety
best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the

computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the
computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to
the power source.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work

surface is flat and clean.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle

them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts.
Before You Begin
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove

the computer cover and access any of the components inside the
computer. See the safety instructions for complete information
about safety precautions, working inside your computer, and
protecting against electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground

yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal
at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an
unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could
harm internal components.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on

its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with
locking tabs or thumb-screws that you must disengage before
disconnecting the cable. When disconnecting cables, keep them
evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. When
connecting cables, ensure that the connectors and ports are
correctly oriented and aligned.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from

your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card
reader.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
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Phillips screwdriver
Torx T8 screwdriver
Plastic scribe
Before You Begin
After Working Inside Your Computer

After you complete replacement procedures, ensure the following:
Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer.
Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you removed
before working on your computer.
CAUTION: Before turning on your computer, replace all screws and

ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do
so may damage your computer.
After Working Inside Your Computer
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information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer,
follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on
page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see
the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1
Close the display, and turn the computer over.
Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.
Slide and lift the base cover off the computer base.
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base cover
screws (2)

information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps
in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer,
Procedure
1
Align the tabs on the base cover with the slots on the computer base and slide the
base cover into place.
Replace the screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.
Turn the computer over and open the display.
Postrequisites
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
13
Removing the Battery

Prerequisites
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
Procedure
1
Disconnect the battery cable from the system-board connector.
Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer base.
Using the battery cable, lift the battery and release it from the tabs on the computer
base.
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battery cable
screws (4)
tabs (2)
battery
Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the system board.
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Removing the Battery
Replacing the Battery

Procedure
1
Close the display and turn the computer over.
Align the tabs on the battery with the slots on the computer base.
Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the computer base.
Replace the screws that secure the battery to the computer base.
Connect the battery cable to the system-board connector.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.
Replacing the Battery
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Removing the Memory Module(s)

Prerequisites
1
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
Procedure
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do
not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips.
1
Using your fingertips, carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the
memory-module connector until the memory module pops up.
Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.
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memory-module connector
memory module
Removing the Memory Module(s)
securing clips (2)
Replacing the Memory Module(s)

Procedure
1
Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module
connector.
Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the
memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove
the memory module and reinstall it.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may
not boot.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
Replacing the Memory Module(s)
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Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive

(optional)
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the
computer is On or in Sleep state.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when

handling the hard drive.
NOTE: The secondary hard-drive or solid-state drive is optional and can be installed
in the optical drive bay.
Prerequisites
1
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Procedure
1
Remove the screws that secure the secondary hard-drive assembly to the computer
base.
Carefully lift the secondary hard-drive assembly and then lift the latches to release
the secondary hard-drive cable from the system-board connector.
Lift the secondary hard-drive assembly off the computer base.
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2
3
4
secondary hard-drive cable
connector latches (2)
screws (4)
secondary hard-drive assembly
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Turn the secondary hard-drive assembly over.
Remove the screw that secures the secondary hard-drive assembly to the main
bracket.
Slide and lift the secondary hard-drive assembly off the main bracket.
3
2
1
20
secondary hard-drive assembly
screw
main bracket
Remove the screws that secure the secondary hard-drive to the secondary
hard-drive bracket.
Slide and lift the secondary hard-drive off the secondary hard-drive bracket.
Disconnect the interposer from the secondary hard-drive connector.
1
2
3
5
interposer
secondary hard-drive connector
screws (4)
secondary hard-drive bracket
secondary hard-drive
21
Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive

(optional)

NOTE: The secondary hard-drive or solid-state drive is optional and can be installed
in the optical drive bay.
Procedure
1
Connect the interposer to the secondary hard-drive connector.
Place the secondary hard-drive in the secondary hard-drive bracket.
Align the screw holes on the secondary hard-drive with the screw holes on the
secondary hard-drive bracket.
Replace the screws that secure the secondary hard-drive to the secondary hard-drive
bracket.
Align the screw hole on the secondary hard-drive assembly with the screw hole on
the main bracket.
Replace the screw that secures the secondary hard-drive assembly to the main
bracket.
Turn the secondary hard-drive assembly over.
Slide the secondary hard-drive cable into the system-board connector and press
down on the connector latches to secure the cable.
Align the screw holes on the secondary hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on
the computer base.
10
Replace the screws that secure the secondary hard-drive assembly to the computer
base.
Postrequisites
1
22
Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)

CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the
computer is On or in Sleep state.

Prerequisites
1
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive
(optional)" on page 18.
23
Procedure
1
Lift the pull-tab to disconnect the primary hard-drive cable from the system-board
connector.
Remove the screws that secure the primary hard-drive assembly to the computer
base.
Lift the primary hard-drive assembly off the computer base.
3
4
24
pull-tab
primary hard-drive cable
screws (4)
primary hard-drive assembly
Disconnect the interposer from the primary hard-drive connector.
Remove the screws that secure the primary hard-drive to the primary hard-drive
bracket.
Slide and lift the primary hard-drive off the primary hard-drive bracket.
1
2
3
4
5
interposer
primary hard-drive connector
screws (4)
primary hard-drive bracket
primary hard-drive
25


Procedure
1
Slide the primary hard-drive into the primary hard-drive bracket.
Align the screw holes on the primary hard-drive with the screw holes on the primary
hard-drive bracket.
Replace the screws that secure the primary hard-drive to the primary hard-drive
bracket.
Connect the interposer to the primary hard-drive connector.
Align the screw holes on the primary hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on
the computer base.
Replace the screws that secure the primary hard-drive assembly to the computer
base.
Connect the primary hard-drive cable to the system-board connector.
Postrequisites
1
Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 10 in "Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive
26
Removing the Wireless Mini-Card

Prerequisites
1
Procedure
1
Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini-card.
Remove the screw that secures the wireless mini-card to the system board.
1
2
3
screw
antenna cables (2)
wireless mini-card
27
Slide and remove the wireless-mini card from the system-board connector.
1
2
3
28
system-board connector
antenna cables (2)
wireless mini-card
Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card

Procedure
1
Align the notch on the wireless mini-card with the tab on the system-board
connector.
CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the wireless mini-card
into place.
If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If

you feel resistance, check the connectors on the wireless mini-card
and on the system-board connector, and realign the wireless
mini-card.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wireless mini-card, never place

cables under the wireless mini-card.
2
Insert the wireless mini-card at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector.
Press the other end of the wireless mini-card down into the slot on the system board
and replace the screw that secures the wireless mini-card to the system board.
Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the wireless mini-card.

The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless
mini-card supported by your computer.
Connectors on the wireless mini-card
Antenna-Cable Color Scheme
WLAN and Bluetooth (2 cables)

Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle)
white
Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle)
black
Postrequisites
1
Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card
29

Prerequisites
1
Procedure
1
Remove the screw that secures the mSATA card to the system board.
Slide and remove the mSATA card from the system-board connector.
30
screw
mSATA card

Procedure
1
Align the notch on the mSATA card with the tab on the system-board connector.
CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the mSATA card into
place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If

you feel resistance, check the connectors on the mSATA card and on
the system-board connector, and realign the mSATA card.
2
Insert the mSATA card at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector.
Press the other end of the mSATA card down into the slot on the system board and
replace the screw that secures the mSATA card to the system board.
Postrequisites
1
31
Removing the Palm Rest

Prerequisites
1
32
Procedure
1
Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the status-light board cable
from the system-board connector and slide the cable into the slot on the computer
base.
Remove the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.
2
1
connector latch
screws (9)
status-light board cable
33
Using a plastic scribe, pry the palm-rest assembly from the computer base.
Carefully lift the palm-rest assembly and turn it over.
2
3
34
display
palm-rest assembly
plastic scribe
Release the connector latches to disconnect the flexi cable from the system board.
1
2
connector latch
flexi cable
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 9 in "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46.
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the Status-Light Board" on
page 40.
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the Speakers" on page 43.
10
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the Power-Button Board"
on page 37.
35
Replacing the Palm Rest

Procedure
1
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 4 in "Replacing the Power-Button Board"
on page 39.
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Replacing the Speakers" on page 45.
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 4 in "Replacing the Status-Light Board" on
page 42.
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 8 in "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 50.
Connect the flexi cable to the connector on the system board.
Turn the palm-rest assembly over and slide the status-light board cable through the
slot on the computer base.
Align the palm-rest assembly over the computer base and snap the palm-rest
assembly into place.
Replace the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.
10
Slide the status-light board cable into the system-board connector and press on the
connector latch to secure the cable.
Postrequisites
1
36
Replacing the Palm Rest
Removing the Power-Button Board

Prerequisites
1
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 32.
37
Procedure
1
Lift the connector latch and disconnect the power-button board cable from the
connector on the status-light board.
Make a note of the power-button board cable routing and peel off the power-button
board cable from the keyboard bracket.
Remove the screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly.
Lift the power-button board along with its cable off the palm-rest assembly.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
38
power-button board cable
connector latch
palm-rest assembly
status-light board
power-button board cable routing
screws (2)
power-button board
Replacing the Power-Button Board

Procedure
1
Align the screw holes on the power-button board with the screw holes on the palmrest assembly.
Replace the screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly.
Route the power-button board cable on the keyboard bracket and adhere the cable to
the keyboard bracket.
Slide the power-button board cable into the status-light board connector and press
down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
Postrequisites
1
Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 10 in "Replacing the Palm Rest" on
page 36.
Replacing the Power-Button Board
39

Prerequisites
1
40
Procedure
1
Lift the connector latches and remove the power-button board and status-light
board cables from the status-light board connectors.
Disconnect the speakers cable from the status-light board connector.
Remove the screw that secures the status-light board to the palm-rest assembly.
Lift the status-light board at an angle and release it from the tab on the palm-rest
assembly.
6
3
2
palm-rest assembly
speakers cable
connector latch
status-light board cable
screw
status-light board
41
Replacing the Status-Light Board

Procedure
1
Slide the status-light board under the tab on the palm-rest assembly and align the
screw hole on the status-light board with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly.
Replace the screw that secures the status-light board to the palm-rest assembly.
Slide the status-light board and power-button board cables into the status-light
board connectors and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables.
Connect the speakers cable to the status-light board connector.
Postrequisites
1
page 36.
42
Replacing the Status-Light Board

Prerequisites
1
43
Procedure
1
Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly.
Disconnect the speakers cable from the status-light board.
Note the routing of the speakers cable and remove the cable from the routing guide.
Lift the speakers along with the its cable off the palm-rest assembly.
44
palm-rest assembly
screws (4)
speakers (2)
status-light board
speakers cable

Procedure
1
Align the screw holes on the speakers with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
Replace the screws that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly.
Route the speakers cable through the routing guide on the palm-rest assembly and
connect the speakers cable to the status-light board connector.
Postrequisites
1
page 36.
45

Prerequisites
1
46
Procedure
CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged,
and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and
handling the keyboard.
1
Lift the connector latch and disconnect the power-button board cable from the
status-light board connector.
Peel the power-button board cable off the keyboard bracket.
Lift the connector latches and disconnect the keyboard cable and keyboardbacklight cable from the keyboard-board connectors.
3
2
1
4
5
6
keyboard cable
keyboard board
keyboard-backlight cable
connector latch
status-light board
47
Remove the screws that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly.
Lift the keyboard bracket at an angle and release it from the tabs on the palm-rest
assembly.
Slide the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable through the keyboard
bracket.
Lift the keyboard bracket off the keyboard.

3
2
1
48
screws (8)
tabs (4)
keyboard bracket
Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.
Lift the keyboard and release it from the tabs on the palm-rest assembly.
3
2
1
1
tabs (2)
keyboard
palm-rest assembly
screws (2)
49

Procedure
1
Slide the keyboard under the tabs of the palm-rest assembly and align the screw
holes on the keyboard with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.
Slide the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable through the keyboard
bracket.
Slide the keyboard bracket under the tabs on the palm-rest assembly and align the
screw holes on the keyboard bracket with the screw holes on the
palm-rest assembly.
Replace the screws that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly.
Slide the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable into the keyboard-board
connectors and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables.
Route the power-button board cable on the keyboard bracket and adhere the cable to
the keyboard bracket.
Slide the power-button board cable into the status-light board connector and press
down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
Postrequisites
1
page 36.
50

CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to

default.
It is recommended that you note the BIOS settings before removing
the coin-cell battery.
Prerequisites
1
51
Procedure
1
Disconnect the coin-cell-battery cable from the system-board connector.
Peel the coin-cell battery off the system board.
Lift the coin-cell battery along with its cable off the system board.
52
system board
coin-cell-battery
coin-cell battery cable

WARNING: The battery may explode if installed incorrectly. Replace

the battery only with the same or equivalent type. Discard used
batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.
Procedure
1
Adhere the coin-cell battery to the system board.
Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system-board connector.
Postrequisites
1
page 36.
53
Removing the Fan

Prerequisites
1
54
Removing the Fan
Procedure
1
Peel off the tape on the fan and release the camera cable.
Disconnect the fan cable from the system-board connector.
Remove the screws that secure the fan to the computer base.
Lift the fan along with its cable away from the computer base.
4
3
2
fan cable
fan
tape
screws (3)
Removing the Fan
55
Replacing the Fan

Procedure
1
Connect the fan cable to the system-board connector.
Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the computer base.
Replace the screws that secure the fan to the computer base.
Route the camera cable on the fan and adhere the tape to the fan.
Postrequisites
1
page 36.
56
Replacing the Fan

Prerequisites
1
57
Procedure
1
Remove the screws that secure the subwoofer to the computer base.
Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the system-board connector.
Note the subwoofer cable routing and remove it from the routing guide.
Lift the subwoofer along with its cable away from the computer base.
4
3
1
58
subwoofer cable
subwoofer cable routing
screws (3)
subwoofer

Procedure
1
Use the alignment posts on the computer base to keep the subwoofer in place.
Replace the screws that secure the subwoofer to the computer base.
Route the subwoofer cable through the routing guide and connect the cable to the
system-board connector.
Postrequisites
1
page 36.
59
Removing the Tron Lights

Prerequisites
1
Remove the subwoofer. See "Removing the Subwoofer" on page 57.
60
Procedure
1
Disconnect the tron-light cables from the system-board connectors.
Note the routing of the tron-light cables and remove the cables from the routing
guides.
Disconnect the tron lights from the optical fibers.
Lift the tron lights along with their cables off the computer base.
3
2
1
tron-lights cables
routing guides (3)
tron lights (4)
61
Replacing the Tron Lights

Procedure
1
Connect the tron lights to the optical fibres.
Route the tron-light cables through the routing guides on the computer base.
Connect the tron-light cables to their respective connectors on the system-board.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the subwoofer. See "Replacing the Subwoofer" on page 59.
page 36.
62
Replacing the Tron Lights
Removing the Power-Adapter Port

Prerequisites
1
63
Procedure
1
Disconnect the tron-light cable from the system-board connector.
Disconnect the tron light from the optical fibre.
1
2
64
tron light
tron-light cable
Remove the screw that secures the power-adapter port bracket to the computer
base.
Lift the power-adapter port bracket and keep it aside.
Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system-board connector.
Lift the power-adapter port off the computer base.
4
2
power-adapter port
power-adapter port cable
power-adapter port bracket
screw
65

Procedure
1
Align the power-adapter port with the slot on the computer base and slide the
power-adapter port into place.
Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system-board connector.
Align the screw hole on the power-adapter port bracket with the screw hole on the
computer base.
Replace the screw that secures the power-adapter port bracket to the computer
base.
Connect the tron light to the optical fibre.
Connect the tron-light cable to the system-board connector.
Postrequisites
1
page 36.
66

Prerequisites
1
67
Procedure
1
Disconnect the display and camera cables from the system-board connectors.
Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini-card.
Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
4
3
2
1
68
wireless mini-card
antenna cables (2)
camera cable
display cable
screws (2)
Remove the display, camera, and antenna cables from the slots on the computer
base.
Note the display, camera and antenna cable-routing and remove the cables from
their routing guides.
Slide the cables through the slots on the computer base.
Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
10
Lift the display assembly off the computer base.
1
2
display assembly
screws (4)
69
Replacing the Display Assembly

Procedure
1
Align the screw holes on the display assembly with the screw holes on the computer
base.
Replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
Slide the cables through the slots on the computer base.
Route the display, camera, and antenna cables through the routing guides.
Replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
Connect the display and camera cables to the system-board connectors.
Connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini-card.
Postrequisites
1
page 36.
70
Replacing the Display Assembly

Prerequisites
1
Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 67.
Procedure
1
Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel.
Remove the display bezel off the display back-cover.
display bezel
71
Replacing the Display Bezel

Procedure
Align the display bezel with the display back-cover, and gently snap the display bezel into
place.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 70.
page 36.
72
Replacing the Display Bezel

Prerequisites
1
Remove the display bezel. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 71.
Procedure
1
Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back-cover.
Remove the display hinges off the display back-cover.
2
1
1
display back-cover
screws (8)
display hinges (2)
73
Replacing the Display Hinges

Procedure
1
Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the display backcover.
Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back-cover.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the display bezel. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 72.
page 36.
74
Replacing the Display Hinges

Prerequisites
1
Remove the display hinges. See "Removing the Display Hinges" on page 73.
75
Procedure
1
Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display back-cover.
Carefully turn the display panel over and place it on the display back-cover.
2
3
76
screws (4)
display back-cover
display panel
Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the display-panel connector.
Lift the connector latch and disconnect the display cable from the display-panel
connector.
Lift the display panel off the display back-cover.
1
2
5
3
4
display back-cover
display cable
tape
connector latch
display panel
77

Procedure
1
Connect the display cable to the display-panel connector and press down on the
connector latch to secure the cable.
Adhere the tape to secure the display cable.
Carefully rotate the display panel and align the screw holes on the display panel with
the screw holes on the display back-cover.
Replace the screws that secure the display panel to the display back-cover.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the display hinges. See "Replacing the Display Hinges" on page 74.
page 36.
78
Removing the Camera Module

Prerequisites
1
Remove the display panel. See "Removing the Display Panel" on page 75.
79
Procedure
1
Loosen the captive screw that secures the camera module to the display back-cover.
Disconnect the camera cable from the camera-module connector.
Pry the camera module from the display back-cover.
Lift the camera module off the display back-cover.
1
2
3
4
80
captive screw
camera module
camera cable
display back-cover

Procedure
1
Adhere the camera module to the display back-cover.
Connect the camera cable to the camera-module connector.
Tighten the captive screw that secures the camera module to the display back-cover.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the display panel. See "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 78.
page 36.
81
Removing the Logo Board

Prerequisites
1
82
Procedure
1
Remove the screws that secure the logo board to the display back-cover.
Carefully rotate the logo board over and disconnect the display-light board cables,
logo-board cable and display cable from the logo-board connectors.
Lift the logo board off the display back-cover.
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
logo board
display-light board cables
logo-board cable
display cable
screws (2)
display back-cover
83

Procedure
1
Connect the display-light board cables, logo-board cable and display cable to the
logo-board connectors.
Carefully rotate the logo board over and align the screw holes on the logo board with
the screw holes on the display back-cover.
Replace the screws that secure the logo board to the display back-cover.
Postrequisites
1
page 36.
84

Prerequisites
1
Remove the logo board. See "Removing the Logo Board" on page 82.
Procedure
1
Peel off the Mylar to uncover the display light boards.
Mylar
85
Disconnect the camera cable from the camera-module connector.
Note the routing of the camera cable and peel off the cable from the display
back-cover.
Remove the screws that secure the display light boards to the display back-cover.
Lift the display light boards off the display back-cover.
1
2
4
3
86
screws (3)
display light boards (3)
camera cable
camera-module connector
Replacing the Display Light Boards

Procedure
1
Align the screw holes on the display light boards with the screw holes on the display
back-cover.
Replace the screws that secure the display light boards to the display back-cover.
Route the camera cable on the display back-cover and adhere the cable into place.
Connect the camera cable to the camera-module connector.
Adhere the Mylar on the display light boards.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the logo board. See "Replacing the Logo Board" on page 84.
page 36.
10
Replacing the Display Light Boards
87

Prerequisites
1
Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 16.
Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 27.
Remove the mSATA card. See "Removing the mSATA card" on page 30.
Remove the coin-cell battery. See "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 51.
Remove the fan. See "Removing the Fan" on page 54.
88
Procedure
NOTE: Your computers Service Tag is located under the system badge. You must
enter the Service Tag in the BIOS after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of
the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the
system board.
1
Disconnect the tron-light cables, power-adapter port cable, and subwoofer cable
from the system-board connectors.
1
2
tron-light cable (3)
subwoofer cable
power-adapter port cable
89
Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
Lift the system board at an angle and remove the ports on the system board from the
slots on the computer base.
system board
screws (6)
Turn the system board over and keep it on a clean surface.
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink"
on page 92.
90

Procedure
1
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink"
on page 94.
Turn the system board over and slide the system-board ports into the slots on the
computer base.
Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the computer
base.
Replace the screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
Connect the tron-light cables, power-adapter port cable, and subwoofer cable to the
system-board connectors.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 56.
Replace the coin-cell battery. See "Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 53.
page 36.
Replace the mSATA card. See "Replacing the mSATA card" on page 31.
Replace the wireless mini-card. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 29.
Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17.
10
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS

1
Turn on the computer.
Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.
Navigate to the main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag field.
91
Removing the Processor Heat-Sink

Prerequisites
1
Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 27.
10
92
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the System Board" on
page 88.
Procedure
1
In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink), loosen the captive screws
that secure the processor heat-sink to the system board.
Lift the processor heat-sink off the system board.
1
2
1
captive screws (7)
processor heat-sink
93
Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink

Procedure
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused, if the original system board
and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the system board or the heat sink
is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal
conductivity is achieved.
1
Align the captive screws on the processor heat-sink with the screw holes on the
system board.
In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink), tighten the captive screws
that secure the processor heat-sink to the system board.
Postrequisites
1
Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in "Replacing the System Board" on
page 91.
page 36.
Replace the mini-card. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 29.
10
11
94
Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink

CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket

cam screw and the processor module when removing the processor,
press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor module
while turning the cam screw.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the

screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor module when
turning the cam screw.
Prerequisites
1
Remove the mini-card. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 27.
10
11
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the System Board" on
page 88.
Remove the processor heat-sink. See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink" on
page 92.
95
Procedure
1
To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small Torx T8 screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket
cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop.
Lift the processor module off the ZIF socket.
2
4
3
96
Torx T8 screwdriver
processor module
ZIF-socket
ZIF-socket cam screw

Procedure
NOTE: If a new processor module is installed, you will receive a new
thermal-cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you
will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper
installation.
1
Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket,
then place the processor module.
NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that aligns with
the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket.
When the processor module is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at the
same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others,
the module is not seated properly.
CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket

cam screw and the processor module when replacing the processor,
press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor module
while turning the cam screw.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the

screwdriver perpendicular to the processor module when turning the
cam screw.
2
Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor
module to the ZIF socket.
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4
2
processor module
pin1- corner
ZIF-socket
ZIF-socket cam screw
Torx T8 screwdriver
Postrequisites
1
Replace the processor heat-sink. See "Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink" on

page 94.
Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in "Replacing the System Board" on
page 91.
page 36.
Replace the mini-card. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 29.
10
11
12
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System Setup
Overview
Use system setup to:
Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount
of RAM, the size of the hard drive, and so on.
Change the system setup configurations.

Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of
hard drive installed, enabling or disabling base devices, and so on.
Entering System Setup

CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change
the settings in the system setup program. Certain changes can make
your computer work incorrectly.
NOTE: Before you change system setup, it is recommended that you write down
the system setup screen information for future reference.
1
Turn on (or restart) your computer.
During POST, when the Alienware logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to
appear and then press <F2> immediately.
NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt
can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it, and then press <F2>. If you
press <F2> before the F2 prompt, this keystroke is lost. If you wait too long and
the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the operating
systems desktop. Then, turn off your computer and try again.
Select Enter Setup.
System Setup
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System Setup Screens

The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for
your computer. Information on the screen is divided into three areas: the setup item,
active help screen, and key functions.
Setup Item This field appears on the left
side of the system setup window. This field is
a scrollable list containing features that
define the configuration of your computer,
including installed hardware, power
conservation, and security features.
Scroll up and down the list with the up- and
down-arrow keys. As an option is
highlighted, the Help Screen displays
more information about that option and
available settings.
Help Screen This field appears on

the right side of the system setup
window and contains information about
each option listed in the Setup Item. In
this field you can view information about
your computer and make changes to your
current settings.
Press the up- and down-arrow keys to
highlight an option. Press <Enter> to
make that selection active and return to
the Setup Item.
NOTE: Not all settings listed in the
Setup Item are changeable.
Key Functions This field appears below the Help Screen and lists keys and their
functions within the active system setup field.
System Setup Options

NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this
section may appear, or may not appear exactly as listed.
Main Menu
System Time (hh:mm:ss)
Displays the system time.
System Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Displays the system date.
BIOS Version
Displays the BIOS version.
Product Name
Displays the model number of your computer.
Service Tag
Displays the service tag of your computer.
Asset Tag
Displays the Asset Tag of your computer.
CPU Type
Displays the type of processor installed.
CPU Speed
Displays the speed of the processor.
CPU ID
Displays the processor identification value.
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System Setup
Main Menu
CPU Cache
L1 Cache
Displays the processors L1 cache size.
L2 Cache
L3 Cache
Integrated Graphics
Displays the integrated graphics.
Discrete Graphics 1
Displays the first discrete graphics installed

on your computer.
Fixed HDD
Displays the type of hard drive installed.
SATA ODD
Displays the type of optical drive installed.
Second HDD
Displays the type of secondary hard-drive

installed.
eSATA Device
Displays the type of eSATA device installed.
mSATA Device
Displays the type of mSATA device installed.
AC Adapter Type
Displays the type of AC adapter connected to

your computer.
Total Memory
Displays the total memory available in your

computer.
Memory Bank 0
Displays the memory size installed in DIMM

0.
Memory Bank 1
Displays the memory size installed in DIMM 1.
Advanced Menu
Intel(R) SpeedStep
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel

SpeedStep technology. Disabling this feature
may improve performance, but will greatly
reduce battery life.
Virtualization
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel

Virtualization technology.
Integrated NIC
Allows you to enable or disable the on-board

LAN controller.
Disabled: Internal LAN is disabled and is
not visible to the operating system.
Enabled: Internal LAN is enabled.
System Setup
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Advanced Menu
USB Emulation
Allows you to enable or disable the USB

emulation feature. This feature defines how
the BIOS, in the absence of a USB-aware
operating system, handles USB devices. USB
emulation is always enabled during POST.
NOTE: You cannot boot any type of USB
device (floppy, hard drive, or memory key)
when this option is off.
USB PowerShare
Allows you to charge USB devices when the

computer is turned off or in standby mode.
AC Only: Charge USB devices when
connected to AC adapter only.
AC and Battery: Charge USB devices
when connected to AC adapter and when
the computer is running on battery.
Disabled: Disables USB PowerShare.
USB Wake Support
Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the

computer from standby or to disable the USB
wake support feature.
NOTE: If USB PowerShare is enabled, a
device connected to the USB PowerShare
connector may not wake the computer.
SATA Operation
Allows you to configure the operating mode

of the integrated SATA hard drive controller.
AHCI: SATA is configured for AHCI mode.
RAID: SATA is configured for RAID mode.
Adapter Warnings
Allows you to choose if the computer should

display warning messages when you use AC
adapters that are not supported by your
computer.
Enabled: BIOS will detect unsupported AC
adapters and display an error on the screen.
Function Key Behavior
Allows you to set function key or multimedia

key as the default function key behavior.
Express Charge
Allows you to charge your computer battery

using Standard Charge or Express Charge
mode.
Touchpad Backlight
Allows you to set the touchpad backlight to

be on or in auto mode.
Battery Health
Displays the battery health.
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System Setup
Advanced Menu
USB debug
Allows you to enable or disable this port for

Windows debugging.
External USB Ports
Allows you to disable or enable the external

USB ports.
Advanced MenuPerformance Options

CPU Turbo Mode
Allows you to disable or enable the processor

turbo mode.
Overclocking Feature
Allows you to disable or enable the global

overclocking feature.
Disabled: The overclocking feature is
disabled.
Enabled: Displays additional overclocking
options.
Non-Turbo Flex Support
Allows you to enable or disable non-turbo

flex support.
Flex Ratio Override
Allows you to set the flex ratio override

value.
Extreme Edition
Allows you to disable or choose BIOS or cTDP.
Extreme Edition Core Ratio

Limits
Allows you to set the extreme edition core

ratio limit.
Override Turbo Settings
Allows you to enable or disable the override

turbo settings.
Long Duration PWR Limit
Allows you to set the turbo mode long

duration power limit.
Long Duration Time Window
Allows you to set the turbo mode time 1

value in seconds.
Set Short Duration PWR Limit
Allows you to enable or disable short

duration power limit.
Set Short Duration PWR Limit

Options
Allows you to set the turbo mode power limit

value in watts.
Bus Clock
Current Frequency
Displays the current bus clock frequency.
New Frequency in 10KHz

increments
Allows you to set the bus clock frequency in

increments of 10KHz.
System Setup
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Advanced MenuPerformance Options

Apply New Bus Clock Frequency
Applies the new bus clock frequency

immediately, temporarily, or permanently.
GT Overclocking Frequency
Allows you to set the GT Overclocking

frequency.
Memory Frequency
Allows you to set memory frequency.
DIMM Profile (XMP)
Allows you to configure different XMP

options.
Wireless Menu
Bluetooth
Allows you to enable or disable the internal

Bluetooth device.
Disabled: The internal Bluetooth device
is disabled and is not visible to the
operating system.
Enabled: The internal Bluetooth device is
enabled.
Wireless Network

wireless device.
Disabled: The internal wireless device is
disabled and is not visible to the
operating system.
Enabled: The internal wireless device is
enabled.
DMC

DMC device.
Wireless Switch/Hotkey
Allows you to disable all internal wireless

devices.
Security Menu
Admin Password
Displays if the administrator password is

clear or set.
System Password
Displays if the system password is clear or

set.
Service Tag
Displays the service tag of the computer

when the service tag is present.
Displays a field to input the service tag
manually when the service tag is absent.
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System Setup
Security Menu
Admin Password
Allows you to set the administrator

password. The administrator password
controls access to the system setup utility.
System Password
Allows you to set the system password. The

system password controls access to the
computer at boot.
Computrace
Allows you to disable, activate, or deactivate

Computrace security feature.
Boot Menu
NOTE: UEFI BOOT is set to the default boot mode. See "Changing Boot Mode for Future
Boots" on page 108 to set the default boot mode to LEGACY BOOT.
Secure Boot
Allows you to enable or disable secure boot.
Load Legacy Option Rom
Allows you to enable or disable the option to

load a legacy Rom.
NOTE: This option is disabled when Secure
Boot option is enabled.
Boot List Option
Allows you to set the boot sequence

orderUEFI or Legacy.
Boot option is enabled.
Secure Boot Mode
Allows you to set Custom or Standard

secure boot mode.
Boot option is disabled.
Restore Factory Defaults
Allows you to restore your computer to

factory default settings.
Boot Mode option is set to Standard.
Delete all Security Boot Keys
Allows you to delete all security boot keys.
Add Boot Option
Allows you to add a new boot option.
Delete a Boot Option
Allows you to delete an added boot option.
View Boot Option Properties
Allows you to view the properties of an

added boot option.
System Setup
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Boot Menu
Boot MenuLEGACY BOOT
Diskette Drive (or Removable
Drive)
The computer attempts to boot from the

floppy disk drive or an external drive.
If no operating system is on the drive, the
computer generates an error message.
Hard Drive

primary hard-drive. If no operating system
is on the drive, the computer generates an
error message.
USB Storage Device

USB device. If no operating system is on the
drive, the computer generates an error
message.
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive

optical drive. If no disc is in the drive, or if
the disc is not bootable, the computer
generates an error message.
Second Hard Drive

secondary hard-drive. If no operating
system is on the drive, the computer
eSATA

device connected to your computer eSATA
port. If no operating system is on the drive,
the computer generates an error message.
Network

network. If no operating system is found on
the network, the computer generates an
error message.
Boot MenuUEFI BOOT

Windows Boot Manager
Allows you to boot from the operating

system.
UEFI Onboard LAN IPv4
Allows you to boot from onboard LAN

through Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4).
UEFI Onboard LAN IPv6
Allows you to boot from onboard LAN

through Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv46).
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System Setup
Exit Menu
Exit Saving Changes
Allows you to exit System Setup and save

your changes to CMOS.
Save Change Without Exit
Allows you to remain in System Setup and

save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes
Allows you to exit System Setup and load

previous values from CMOS for all Setup
items.
Load Optimal Defaults
Allows you to load default values for all

Setup items.
Discard Changes
Allows you to load previous values from

CMOS for all Setup items.
Boot Sequence
This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.
Boot Options
Diskette Drive (or Removable Drive) The computer attempts to boot from
the floppy drive or an external drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the
computer generates an error message.
Hard Drive The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no
operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message.
USB Storage Device The computer attempts to boot from the USB device. If no
operating system is on the driveor if the drive is not bootablethe computer
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive The computer attempts to boot from the optical drive. If
no disc is in the drive, or if the disc is not bootable, the computer generates an error
message.
Second Hard Drive The computer attempts to boot from the secondary harddrive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error
message.
eSATA The computer attempts to boot from the device connected to your
computer eSATA port. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates
an error message.
Network The computer attempts to boot from the network. If no operating

system is found on the network, the computer generates an error message.
System Setup
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Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from
the optical drive to run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. The previous
boot sequence is restored at the next boot.
1
If you are booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB port.
When F2 Setup, F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-right corner of the
screen, press <F12>.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to
wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down your
computer and try again.
The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices.
On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you want to boot from.
For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB Storage
Device and press <Enter>.
Changing Boot Mode for Future Boots

1
During POST, when the Alienware logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to
appear and then press <F2> immediately.
NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt
can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it, and then press <F2>. If you
press <F2> before the F2 prompt, this keystroke is lost. If you wait too long and
the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the operating
systems desktop. Then, turn off your computer and try again.
Use the arrow keys to highlight Change boot mode setting menu option and
press <Enter> to access the menu.
Use the arrow keys to select legacy boot mode or UEFI boot mode and press <Enter>.
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

1
Enter system setup. See "Entering System Setup" on page 99.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press <Enter> to access
the menu.
NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.
Press the up- and down-arrow keys to select LEGACY BOOT or UEFI BOOT.
Press plus (+) or minus () to change the boot priority of the device.
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System Setup
Flashing the BIOS

The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system
board. To flash the BIOS:
1
Turn on the computer.
Go to dell.com/support
Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:

NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label beneath the
system badge at the back of your computer. For more information on locating
the Service Tag, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer.
If you have your computers Service Tag or Express Service Code:
a
Enter your computers Service Tag or Express Service Code in the Service Tag
or Express Service Code field.
Click Submit and proceed to step 4.
If you do not have your computers Service Tag or Express Service Code:
a
Select one of the following options:
Automatically detect my Service Tag for me

Choose from My Products and Services List
Choose from a list of all Dell products
Click Continue and follow the instructions on the screen.
A list of results appears on the screen. Click BIOS.
Click Download File next to the latest version to download the latest BIOS file.
In the Please select your download method below window, click For Single
File Download via Browser, and then click Download Now.
In the Save As window, select an appropriate location to download the file on your
computer.
If the Download Complete window appears, click Close.
Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file.
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Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on the
screen.
Flashing the BIOS
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to

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Before You Begin .

Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices.

After Working Inside Your Computer .

Removing the Base Cover

Replacing the Base Cover

Removing the Battery.

Replacing the Battery .

Removing the Memory Module(s) .

Replacing the Memory Module(s) .

Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)

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Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)

Replacing the mSATA card

Removing the Palm Rest .

Replacing the Palm Rest .

Removing the Power-Button Board.

Removing the mSATA card

Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card .

Removing the Wireless Mini-Card .

Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive

Removing the Primary Hard-Drive

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Removing the Keyboard

Replacing the Keyboard

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Replacing the Speakers

Removing the Speakers

Replacing the Status-Light Board .

Removing the Status-Light Board

Replacing the Power-Button Board .

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Fan

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Replacing the Fan

Removing the Subwoofer

Replacing the Subwoofer

Replacing the Power-Adapter Port

Removing the Display Assembly

Replacing the Display Assembly .

Removing the Display Bezel

Removing the Power-Adapter Port .

Replacing the Tron Lights .

Removing the Tron Lights .

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Replacing the Camera Module

Removing the Logo Board .

Replacing the Logo Board

Removing the Camera Module .

Replacing the Display Panel

Removing the Display Panel

Replacing the Display Hinges.

Removing the Display Hinges

Replacing the Display Bezel .

Removing the Display Light Boards

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Replacing the Display Light Boards .